Teacher of English

Teacher of English (Maternity Cover - Part Time)
Location: Taunton, TA4
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Fixed Term until June 2027
Salary: M1 - UPS3 (pro rata)

Monarch Education is proud to be working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in Taunton (TA4), part of a well-regarded multi-academy trust, to recruit a Teacher of English for a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover post.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, supportive and ambitious English department that is committed to delivering engaging, high-quality teaching and inspiring a love of literature and language in every student.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver high-quality English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and assess effectively to ensure strong student progress
• Contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking department
• Support the school's ethos of high expectations and inclusive education

About the School

• Located in the Taunton (TA4) area
• Part of a respected multi-academy trust with strong support networks
• Known for its friendly and welcoming staff culture
• Committed to creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Values honesty, professionalism, and a shared drive for excellence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent)
• Has experience teaching English in a secondary setting
• Brings creativity and fresh thinking into the classroom
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for English and student success
• Is committed to maintaining high standards and fostering positive relationships

Applications are welcomed from both early career teachers and experienced practitioners (M1 - UPS3).

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch ((url removed))

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.